The Blues have cruised in this competition though and remain strong favourites to complete the set of European trophies after winning the Champions League, Europa League and European Super Cup over the last decade.
The Blues are the favourites to complete the set of European trophies after triumphing in the Champions League and Europa League over the past decade.
The two Premier League clubs are among the favourites to win the competition despite some poor form domestically, and they are joined in the draw by 14 other clubs including Rangers, Lazio and Athletic Bilbao.
The draw for the last 16 of the Europa League takes place on Friday as Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United learn their potential routes to the final in May.
The draw takes place following the Europa League draw, which includes Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers.
